Getting a US Visa in Germany

While standing in line at the US Embassy, I review our long road to getting a US visa. Follow us on our short visit to Berlin.

WEEK 20: Fabulous! Forty! Fall! Finished! Miles (1594-1501)

The Trinity Alps The last three days would’ve been exciting no matter what. But the final favor from the fire flip-flop was that we were heading into Klamath National Forest...

Week 14: Families! Free Food! Friendship! (Miles 2260.4-2443.6)

Malicious Mosquitos The previous week drew to a close with me crying in my so-called shelter accepting murder by mosquito. I slept in fits and starts before giving up and...

Week 12: Packages! Problems! Portland! (Miles 1400.1-1501 → 2078)

A Post Office Problem, Solved The pack I’d ordered was at the Dunsmuir Post Office, which would close at five p.m. on Friday and not reopen until 8:30 the following...

Week 10: Lengthy Breaks! Long Ascents! Luscious Blooms! (Miles 1090 – 1209.9)

South Lake Tahoe: A Trail Town? Though I’d stayed in a hotel the weekend of my friend’s wedding back in the desert, I’d only slept in a bed one night...

Week 9: Landmarks! Loucheness! Loose Alliance! (Miles 922.9-1090)

Back to the Beginning for a Bit  I hit the 100-mile markers (there were about seven) on the sixth day of my hike. Triple digits - hooray! But also, human...

Week 7 (Plus a Day): Snow! Scared! Sierra! (Miles 702.2-793.3 + Whitney & Kearsarge)

Believe the Hype! In the Sierra, I began to realize how grueling the desert had been. The desperate need to get to town for a frenetic day of chores, the...

Day 46: 12.5 miles. Big Lake Youth Camp to Lava lake We woke up to a nice view but a lot of sandy condensation. It rained a bit at night...

Crossing Paths: A Pacific Crest Trailside Reader Review

Crossing Paths: A Pacific Crest Trailside Reader is a collection of short essays about the PCT by various authors, edited by Reese Hughes and Howard Shapiro. It is an update/addendum to...